The Best Episodes Written By Matthew Read

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   8.5/10(20 votes)

   #1 - The Road to Kingdom

   S2:E19/3/2026

   An Italian gangster, a royal sheikh and a cash-hungry lord join Eddie for a shooting party. With his eyes on a peerage, he needs it to go off with a bang.

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   8.5/10(14 votes)

   #2 - Bring Me the Head

   S2:E89/3/2026

   A furious Eddie plots his revenge — until Susie steps in. As the truth behind the break-in comes to light, the Horniman family is shaken to its core.

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   8.4/10(14 votes)

   #3 - This Mad Circus

   S2:E79/3/2026

   When Halstead Manor gets overrun with vermin, it's up to Geoff to stamp them out and save his employers. Susie accuses Bobby of tinkering with the plane.

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   8.1/10(14 votes)

   #4 - A Suburban A-Road on the Outskirts of Basingstoke

   S2:E59/3/2026

   Eddie faces the violent consequences of his betrayal — and the cost of his loan. Susie and Joe head to Peru to expand the business behind Bobby's back.

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   8.1/10(13 votes)

   #5 - The Bells of San Domenico

   S2:E69/3/2026

   Marco and Eddie mix business with pleasure amid preparations for the big day. As one guest causes trouble, will the event end in a wedding — or a funeral?

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   8.0/10(14 votes)

   #6 - The Bigger Picture

   S2:E49/3/2026

   The House of Lords is split down the middle, so Eddie looks to the church for help. But to get the bishops on side, he needs to ruffle a few feathers.

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   8.0/10(16 votes)

   #7 - There's a Rat in the Kitchen

   S2:E29/3/2026

   Eddie makes a deal with the Mafia in Milan, while Jack preps for a high-stakes night on the town. But will either be able to deliver on their promise?

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   7.9/10(14 votes)

   #8 - Do You Reject Satan?

   S2:E39/3/2026

   The cost of restoring the Halstead estate to its former glory continues to spiral — while the farm staff's demand for more pay comes at an impossible price.

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   7.9/10(44 votes)

   #9 - Tackle Tommy Woo Woo

   S1:E23/7/2024

   The toffs and their gamekeeper hunt a new kind of prey. Susie enlists some help to clean up the mess, and Halstead Manor is blessed with a holy visitor.

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    7.6/10(56 votes)

    #10 - Refined Aggression

    S1:E13/7/2024

    When the Duke of Halstead dies, his second son inherits everything, including the title, house and grounds — plus a whole heap of trouble.

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    7.6/10(38 votes)

    #11 - The Gospel According to Bobby Glass

    S1:E83/7/2024

    A familiar face returns to settle a score with Freddy. Bobby decides it's time to retire and wants Eddie and Susie to make the necessary arrangements.

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    7.5/10(42 votes)

    #12 - Where's My Weed At?

    S1:E33/7/2024

    Jimmy gets distracted on the job. As supply chain issues delay deliveries, the Horniman brothers take a risky ride to placate a dissatisfied customer.

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    7.3/10(36 votes)

    #13 - An Unsympathetic Gentleman

    S1:E43/7/2024

    Susie is keen to expand the business. Eddie is determined that it won't be on his estate, so the Hornimans search for alternative locations.

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    4.5/10(2 votes)

    #14 - The Curse of Kirrin Island

    S1:E112/9/2023

    George Barnard's life is turned upside down when she and her cousins embark on a treasure hunt. Soon, they find themselves battling a merciless enemy who wants to change the world.

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    Writer:Matthew Read

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